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Spring Black Bear

There may be a chance I might have some money this spring, so what better way to blow it than to head to the Great Land for some bear hunting. If anyone else is in the initial planning stages of a bear hunt, let me know if you might want to go in together. I wouldn't want to commit to anything too expensive or inflexible (like a fly-in), just in case the money doesn't appear in my bank account. But other than that, I'm up for most anything (baiting, boating, etc.). Thanks for reading, and have a great day!

some members are rubbing salt in the wound instead of a freshly skinned hide

Hunting from a boat along the coast is a different experience where you spot from the main boat, get to shore in something smaller, then the STALK begins...it feels like delayed excitement. Adrenelin starts when boots hit the beach, winds are tricky but it seems more natural then a bait site. First shot should take out lungs and a shoulder to anchor the bear. If you don't, after ten yards, you'll step into the thickest tangles known to man. Imagine a forest blow down with ten years of overgrowth, barely any leaves to capture droplets of crimsom just wet moss and roots.

Pinch those pennies and get up here. Your only regret will be, "Why didn't I do this sooner and more often."

Timeframe

Thanks to everyone who has replied so far. My available timeline is any time in May EXCEPT Memorial Day. I also have all of June available EXCEPT the 10th through the 16th. I don't know too much about hunting the road system but I understand it's usually a "spot from the road and hike up to the alpine" deal. Sounds a bit like sheep hunting.